President Donald Trump says he plans to raise tariffs on most foreign imports to 15%, citing a recent Supreme Court of the United States decision as reinforcing presidential authority on trade.
Trump linked the proposal to a proclamation he signed while in office that imposed 10% tariffs on a wide range of foreign goods. That earlier action was part of his broader trade agenda focused on renegotiating agreements and pressuring trading partners over market access and industrial policy.
The recent Supreme Court ruling narrowed the level of deference courts give to certain federal agency interpretations of the law. The decision did not set or change tariff rates. However, Trump has described it as a legal and political opening to expand tariffs if he returns to office.
He argues a 15% global tariff would boost domestic manufacturing and protect American jobs. No formal order establishing the higher rate has been issued.
Trade analysts say any new tariff would need to comply with existing laws and could face legal challenges.